Pittsburgh Pirates look to rebound against Milwaukee Brewers

Pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates is set to start the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers after two poor outings that raised his ERA to 3.90. The Pirates hope he can regain his form, as manager Don Kelly emphasized the need for Skenes to finish innings effectively.

Milwaukee will counter with right‑hander Kyle Harrison, who is making his first start since a July 11 forearm injury. Harrison posted a one‑hit shutout in a recent High‑A rehab outing and says his forearm feels great.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at American Family Field and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with streaming options via fuboTV and other services. The Brewers entered the matchup with a league‑leading 70 wins, having beaten the Pirates 4‑2 in their most recent meeting.